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VK62 ZPU

2012 Citroen C3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

76,421 mi
Last recorded76,421 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Citroen C352,222 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK62 ZPU
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 76,421 miles
Pass 19 May 2025 70,267 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 61,948 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 49,014 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 44,784 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2021 40,352 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2021 40,352 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 37,804 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 32,852 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 32,852 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear middle (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 28,714 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 28,714 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 23,384 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 19,085 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 12,335 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen C3?

Based on 4,435,918 MOT tests across 313,601 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
5,216
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
313,601
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 107,792
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 76,366
Registration plate lamp not working 63,376
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 46,618
Stop lamp not working 39,780
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VK62 ZPU is a 2012 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2012 Citroen C3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 52,222 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Citroen C3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 107,792 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VK62 ZPU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C3 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 14 years old, this Citroen C3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VK62 ZPU registered?

VK62 ZPU is a 2012 Citroen C3, first registered on 12 November 2012.

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